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A day all about the kids returns to Lexington – along with a six foot friend

The 18th Lexington Kids Day, along with music, fun, and a six-foot otter returns to town
Tyler Ryan,

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)-It promises to be a day full of games for the whole family, information, fun, music – oh, and a six foot otter named Ollie.  According to Kids Day co-founder Jud Heldreth, the day, started back in 2000, has grown to over 120 vendors and 20,000 annual attendees.  They have also added a six-foot mascot named Ollie the…

vital energy, tyler ryan, hima dalal
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Frozen Shoulder isn’t something you find at the meat market

Tyler Ryan learns about an affliction called Frozen Shoulder from Vital Energy's Hima Dalal
Tyler Ryan,

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – Frozen Shoulder,  also known as Adhesive Capsulitis is a very painful condition of Shoulder. According to Vital Energy Founder Hima Dalal, it can be caused from injury arthritis inflammation, and can cause a weakness of the shoulder muscle, causing increased pain.  As the pain continues to increase, you slowly start avoiding using the shoulder which causes scar…
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President Trump: military strike underway in Syria

ABC Columbia Staff,

(WOLO, ABC NEWS) – President Donald Trump announced that he ordered a strike on Syria in response to last weekend’s alleged chemical weapons attack. Addressing the nation Friday evening, Trump said the strike is currently underway. The strike came as Trump has alluded to military action in Syria all week, even tweeting on Wednesday that Russia should be “ready” because…
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Are you ready to binge watch 83 movies in 4 days?

Indie Grits returns to the capital city
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– It is back to the movies and a celebration of southern film making, art, and storytelling as Indie Grits returns to the Capital City.  According to Amada Torruella, this year 83 films will be presented over the four day event, pointing out that 53% of the filmmakers are women. You can learn more about Indie Grits HERE. …
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1000 dogs walking in the park adds up to a lot of legs and other true stories of dogs

Palmetto Lifeline's annual K-9 favorite day is planned for Saturday
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- The annual dog lover favorite, Bark to the Park, returns to Finlay Park on Saturday.  The event, organized by Palmetto Lifeline, starts with a stroll around the park, followed by a day of music, contests, and conversations – all about dogs – with vendors, experts, and dog lovers. You can learn more about Bark to the Park…
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Benedict Celebrating Upcoming Inauguration of Schools’s First Female President

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA, SC(WOLO)- Benedict College is celebrating the upcoming inauguration of the school’s new president. Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis will be sworn in as the 14th and first female President on Friday. The college kicked off a series of events Saturday with a service and family picnic. “We are wanting to celebrate the entire college family,” Artis said. “Today is family…